KUMBUKAGE SUSANTHA PERERA

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Summary

Goal-driven Chief Financial Officer with a strong history of achieving both financial and non-financial business goals using effective controls and successful planning. Offering 22 years of experience locally and overseas in travel and tourism. Forward-thinking CFO and Controller with both public and private accounting and financial reporting experience. Offering a proven track record of exceptional accuracy in reporting and auditing. Strong leader with a calm presence and builds relationships across all organizational levels. Skilled in managing shareholder and board member relationships with excellent mediation and negotiation skills.

Skills

Operational Management

Documentation Compliance

Infrastructure Planning

Executive Leadership

Leadership and People Development

Change and Growth Management

Annual Planning

Policy Development

Employee Motivation and Performance

Profit and Loss Management

Regulatory Compliance

Operational Analysis

Strategic Planning and Execution

Budget Planning

Experience

The Traveller Global Pvt Ltd COLOMBO 11, Sri Lanka

Chief Financial Officer

Sri Lanka & Maldives

08/2010 - Current

Managed company-wide budgets, payroll, accounting, and other financial operations.

Oversaw monthly, quarterly, and annual financial reporting while developing an annual operating budget and five-year projections.

Created and implemented best practices to standardize internal processes and procedures.

Prepared financial forecasts to support financial planning and management.

Prepared accounts and conducted audits according to regulatory requirements.

Maintained internal controls and safeguards for revenues, costs, budgets and expenditures.

Analyzed operational processes and implemented continuous improvement initiatives to promote profitability and efficiency.

Supported company growth objectives by developing solid financial plans.

Negotiated and managed contractual agreements to secure ideal terms and drive effective financial engagements.

Coordinated financial statement reviews to coordinate variance reporting, and analysis of year-to-date and forecast performance against expectations.

The Traveller Global Pvt Ltd COLOMBO 11, Sri Lanka

Finance Manager

08/2000 - 07/2010

Approved and qualified applications for financing closed sales contracts and cross-sold insurance products while complying with state laws.

Teamed with sales managers and sales consultants to create a positive atmosphere, resulting in maximum profitability and customer satisfaction.

Addressed ways to improve internal control processes and accounting procedures.

Assessed client needs and develop specific strategies to establish financial capabilities.

Compiled, interpreted and verified crucial financial data, both actual and projected.

Drafted monthly operation summaries, identified cost savings and communicated results to regional managers.

Worked with regulatory representatives to complete accurate filings and maintain compliance.

Accomplished revenue and profitability goals by applying extensive knowledge of bank and credit union programs as well as factors which produced the best terms.

Developed business systems and structures to enhance accounting and financial duties.

Decreased risk by analyzing loan submissions and implementing established guidelines and procedures.

Produced and implemented marketing plans aligned with consumer trends to foster company growth.

Medisense Laboratory Pvt Ltd Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

Accountant

04/2000 - 08/2000

Examined financial statements and income statements to review the company's financial performance.

Prepared monthly and year-end closing statements, financial documents and invoices.

Collected and assembled financial data to analyze costs on a year-to-year basis relative to financial planning and budgeting activities.

Examined budget estimates for completeness, accuracy and conformance with procedures and regulations.

Maintained accurate invoice summaries and collection records to enhance monitoring of billing and cash inflows.

Analyzed monthly department budgeting and accounting reports to maintain expenditure controls.

Managed accounts payable, accounts receivable, bank reconciliations and payroll function.

Prepared month-end closing entries for detailed reporting and recordkeeping.

Processed payroll and reviewed employee liability balances in support of HR objectives.

Prepared P&L reports and financial statements for review by management.

Kanesalingam & Co. Chartered Accountants Colombo 02, Sri Lanka

Audit Manager

04/1996 - 03/2000

Adhered to audit principles, standards and practices to keep the company in good standing.

Directed completion of planned audits, assessed records and procedures for accuracy to accomplish objectives and appraised policies and plans under audit review.

Assessed compliance risk, developed audit work plans and documented findings.

Conducted audits on internal controls and developed reports on findings.

Collected and analyzed financial data to identify improvements in controls and compliance.

Prioritized multiple, concurrent projects to deliver high-quality results.

Applied audit fundamentals to identify risks and develop action plans.

Met with stakeholders to discuss compliance audit plans and results, explaining options for improvement.

Supervised and coordinated projects for external auditors and examiner evaluations.

Administered internal auditing programs through use of data analytics software.

Sunimal Fernando & Co. Chartered Accountants Colombo 05, Sri Lanka

Audit Executive

01/1995 - 03/1996

Prepared and managed audits for a diverse range of public and private clients across multiple industries.

Adhered to audit principles, standards and practices to keep the company in good standing.

Applied audit fundamentals to identify risks and develop action plans.

Trained, developed and provided performance management initiatives to audit staff.

Oversaw the full accounting cycle and prepared applicable financial statements.

Updated and managed accounts payable databases, employing access controls to protect data.

Aligned financial activity with GAAP regulations and standards.

Education and Training

Sri Lanka Law College Colombo, Sri Lanka

Attorney At Law in Law

02/2022

University of New Buckinghamshire London

LLM in Law

09/2021

University of New Buckinghamshire London

LLB in Law

09/2019

Chartered Institute of Management Accountants United of Kingdom

Associate Member of CIMA

08/2017

University of Southern Queensland Australia

MBA in Business Management

07/2013

University of Southern Queensland Australia

MPM in Project Management

06/2013

Institute of Chartered Accountants of Sri Lanka Colombo, Sri Lanka

Post Graduate Diploma in Business & Financing

11/2010

Personal Information

Full Name – Kumbukage Susantha Perera

Date of Birth – 26/08/1974

Gender – Male

Age – 47 years

Civil Status – Married

Nationality – Sri Lankan

NIC Number – 742392074V

Referees

Prof. C. Mahesh Edirisinghe

Professor in Engineering Physics

Faculty of Science, University of Colombo

Colombo 00300 SRI LANKA

Tel: +94-11-258**** (Office), +94-714-****** (Mobile)

Fax: +94-11-258****

E-mail: adudvf@r.postjobfree.com

Mr. Pathirage Anura W Perera,

Director Finance,

Prime Group.

No. 75, D S Senanayake Mawatha,

Sri Lanka.

Tel: +947********

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